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IN A MONTH!!!!

I dont know what possessed me to decide to do this. Wait, yes I do! You! You, my dear readers, you possessed me to write this book in a month! Well, maybe not exactly, but pretty close!
Anyway, it is day 16 of my journey and I am losing my mind. I have never before pushed myself to finish a book this fast. I know that most of my favorite authors can whip out a book in a week. Others, 3 to 4 months. Granted, I am not aiming for a fully edited, ready to go manuscript. I want to b...

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Radiance ARC Giveaway
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | Posted by Savannah | Edit Post



I am giving away a ARC of Radiance by Alyson Noel.
Release Date: August 31, 2010


"Riley Bloom left her sister, Ever, in the world of the living and crossed the bridge into the afterlife—a place called Here, where time is always Now. Riley and her dog, Buttercup, have been reunited with her parents and are just settling into a nice, relaxing death when she's summoned before The Council. They let her...

Hello everyone!
So, I've been looking for books to read and I have to say there are just so many out there! I want to read them all!
Well, I've entered a contest to win one of the ones that interest me! Here's a link to a great blog about books: http://totalbookaholic.blogspot.com/2...
Take a look and wish me luck!

Four days ago I decided that I would finish my sequel in a month. Four days later, I can see how it can actually happen. Today my goal is to write 9000 words! I have never measured my writing by the amount of words I write per day so this is something new. However, I have noticed how often we, as people in general, forget to set goals for ourselves. Many go through life without any milestones to celebrate. I have decided that by week three I will have written 90% of my book and I will celebra...

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?

Against the grain s...

So I went ice skating today. Considering the fact that I'm horrible at it, this was a big accomplishment. At first, I held on to the wall. Breaking an arm is not exactly my idea of a good time. With all of these kids zooming past me like they were speed racing was intimidating at the least. When you see a kid who's maybe ten years old skating backwards and doing all these fancy moves, it makes you feel very inadequate. Granted, my friends were supportive at the beginning, going as far as grab...

Its finally here!!! I would love to hear what you have to say! Let me know what you think!

So I have to say that the hardest thing right now is working on my book commercial/preview. I have so many ideas bouncing in my head and I cant seem to put anything to good use. Every time I start on something, I seem to get distracted and don't finish. I need ideas people!!! Good, solid ideas that will give me a focused start on my commercial. Let me know what you would like to see in a commercial about a book. JAnd that is pretty much it for today. Still finishing up wedding pictures from m...

            I cannot believe how amazing my book signing was!!! I want to thank everyone who came out! I'm just amazed! Look at me, Im a writer and I cant even find any adjectives besides amazing J We sold out of books in the first 45 minutes!!! To quote my publisher, "I am totally impressed!" Apparently, two to five books is the limit at a signing. Borders said they usually only sell two max. But look at me, selling 22!!! I have the most amazing support system! My friends and family are...

Once again I have to apologize for my lack of blogging. This past two weeks have been unbelievably hectic for me. Later today I will be sharing a few thoughts with you all, but for now I thought I'd share a few of the things that have been occupying my time.

First of all, I had a graduation photo session with this lovely young lady! Sometimes I really miss photography. I dont do it often enough. Shes a beautiful girl and therefore it was easy and fun to have a session with her. I am still work...